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Angel Kendrys Morales has more ankle surgery

By Kevin Baxter
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Angels first baseman Kendrys Morales underwent a second surgery on his broken ankle Thursday and after cleaning out scar tissues and other debris, doctors performed a bone graft as well.

Morales had a pin and six screws put in his ankle last June after breaking it while celebrating a game-winning home run. The Angels had hoped to have Morales back this season but after he was unable to run hard on his ankle through spring training and the first six weeks of the regular season, Morales elected to have a second operation.

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Thursday’s three-hour procedure was performed by Dr. Thomas Clanton in Vail, Colo. No timetable has been established for Morales’ recovery and rehab.

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Kevin Baxter writes about soccer and other things for the Los Angeles Times, where he has worked for 27 years. He has covered seven World Cups, four Olympic Games, six World Series and a Super Bowl and has contributed to three Pulitzer Prize-winning series at The Times and Miami Herald. An essay he wrote in fifth grade was voted best in the class. He has a cool dog.

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